New Zealand Soundings
Weather balloon ascents are under-taken daily at 12.00 and 00.00 NZST from Whenuapai Airbase, Paraparaumu and Invercargill Airport. Updated around 3-4 hours later.

NIWA - National Climate Centre
The NCC provides regular public information on current climate conditions across New Zealand including soil moisture and river flows, and outlooks for coming seasons.

North Island Lightning Tracker
Live java lightning tracking for the Upper-North Island region, based in Auckland.

Severe Convection/ Thunderstorm Outlook
MetService providing thunderstorm forecasting and discussion for the public and emergency services.

Snow-Forecast.com
Based on data from NCEP, it provides multi-level forecasts for the New Zealand ski spots.

South Island Lightning Tracker
Live java lightning tracking for the Greater Canterbury region, based in Christchurch.

Stephen Burrow's Stormchasing
Weather reports, photography and a 5-day forecast for Christchurch.

Steven William's NZ Thunderstorm Encyclopedia
An in-depth guide and learning tool regarding New Zealand thunderstorms and other notable weather events.

Surf-Forecast.com
Based on the numerical WWW3 oceanographic model bringing a healthy number of surf breaks for New Zealand.

TVNZ
Forecasts from the MetService including the latest TV one weather report, on demand.